The grooming crew did an amazing job overnight, as usual! This morning's conditions were perfect, with no evidence of our recent warm-ups. Firm, fast, fun on the entire 5K man-made loop!

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(Bill Oyler)

All 5K of the manufactured snow trails (Star, Willow Creek, Frog Town, Scenic Foothills and Boulder Ridge) are packed, tracked and in Good Condition. Closed: All natural snow trails (Lake, Oak Knob, Hill, North, Nature Center)Note: High School Nordic. A shout out to the Hyland Groomers, who work overnight each night, making the trails amazing! Ski Races: Tuesday, Jan. 8th at 3:30 PM (South Suburban Conference), Wednesday, Jan 9th at 4:00 PM (Northwest Suburban Conference). Thursday, Jan. 10th at 3:30 PM (Metro East Conference).

(Sonja Bercich, Three Rivers Park District)

The course was nice and crisp at 6:20. It was a little crusty, but did not feel icy. There were already a number of people out when we got there. The uphills were in pretty good shape, with only a little sugar and no exposed ice/sheer crust. The downhills were fast, but not shaved out yet. After a few laps, things started to loosen up a lot, and more sugar appeared. The uphills got more exposed ice/crust as well. It never got slushy since the sky was clouded over. By the time we finished around 9:45 I was glad to be getting off the course. It was still skiable, but the effects of the thaws and refreezes were evident. Overall, a fantastic ski!

(Dan Boody)

Spring conditions today. Hyland was very loved this morning as mostly the only game in town today. Only so much you can do when it barely freezes at night and this much traffic. Getting chopped up by 9 am.

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(John Holtan)

The snow making loop was in great shape despite 45 degree temp. I hesitated coming out because I anticipated slush but found a very firm skate deck. No deep sugar on all the uphills! The only shortcoming was a very hard pack at the bottom of the Boulder Ridge. It was my fastest skate of season. I used FastWax Yellow HF.

(Keith Carlson)

Hyland was rock solid and super fast this morning. I wasn't sure how the melt down on Thursday would affect the trails, but alas the groomers at Hyland delivered a world class trail. I skied classic and the tracks were great.

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(Matt Sargent)

Skied the only snow available on the man made loops. Condition of the snow was very good for getting on the trails after a full day of use and a ski meet. Boulder Ridge was skiable and not scraped down to ice. Uphill had some sugar - but nothing horrible. Definitely a unique experience tonight having to dodge a couple kids skiing down the up for Boulder on Alpine skis and a snowboard.

(Scott Greymont)

Gorgeous morning to ski. Got out before the melt began. The skate deck and tracks were firm and fast. Great to see so many high school skiers out.

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(Rick Wheeler)

Happy New Year! Come over and warm up by XC skiing today! All 5K of the manufactured snow trails (Star, Willow Creek, Frog Town, Scenic Foothills and Boulder Ridge) are packed, tracked and in good condition. Closed: All natural snow trails (Lake, Oak Knob, Hill, North, Nature Center).
High School Nordic Ski Races: Wednesday, Jan. 2 at 4:00 PM (Northwest Suburban Conference). Thursday, Jan. 3 at 3:45 PM (Independent Metro Athletic Conference).

(Sonja Bercich, Three Rivers Park District)

Surprisingly great morning for a ski. Trail was in great shape the whole 5K loop was open. One of the few brave souls skiing at Hyland this morning. Great work by the grooming crew.

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(Scott Greymont)